Causes: Economic Development, Education, International, International Agricultural Development, International Development, International Economic Development, Microfinance
Mission: World Education is dedicated to improving the lives of the poor through education and social and economic development programs. World Education is well-known for its work around the globe in education (both formal and nonformal sectors); community development; school governance; girls' and women's education; integrated literacy; maternal and child health; microcredit and small enterprise development; HIV and AIDS education, prevention, and care; environmental education; refugee training; and monitoring and evaluation. World Education also works to strengthen adult literacy and education in the United States. Projects are designed to contribute to individual growth, community participation, institutional capacity, and national development.
Results: Founded in 1951 to meet the needs of the economically disadvantaged, World Education provides training and technical assistance in nonformal education. World Education has worked in over 50 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America as well as in the US. World Education contributes to individual growth, strengthens the capacity of local partner institutions, and catalyzes community and national development. World Education''s approach is characterized by a commitment to meaningful and equal partnership that is flexible and evolves over time, and is based on mutual interest and trust. World Education develops assets such as good health, literacy, numeracy, business and civic participation skills, and access to credit.
Target demographics: improve the quality of life for half a million children and adults through education
Geographic areas served: more than 20 countries, including the United States
Programs: Asia programs
africa programs
domestic programs
other international programs
Mission: World Education is dedicated to improving the lives of the poor through education and social and economic development programs. World Education is well-known for its work around the globe in education (both formal and nonformal sectors); community development; school governance; girls' and women's education; integrated literacy; maternal and child health; microcredit and small enterprise development; HIV and AIDS education, prevention, and care; environmental education; refugee training; and monitoring and evaluation. World Education also works to strengthen adult literacy and education in the United States. Projects are designed to contribute to individual growth, community participation, institutional capacity, and national development.
Results: Founded in 1951 to meet the needs of the economically disadvantaged, World Education provides training and technical assistance in nonformal education. World Education has worked in over 50 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America as well as in the US. World Education contributes to individual growth, strengthens the capacity of local partner institutions, and catalyzes community and national development. World Education''s approach is characterized by a commitment to meaningful and equal partnership that is flexible and evolves over time, and is based on mutual interest and trust. World Education develops assets such as good health, literacy, numeracy, business and civic participation skills, and access to credit.
Target demographics: improve the quality of life for half a million children and adults through education
Geographic areas served: more than 20 countries, including the United States
Programs: Asia programs
africa programs
domestic programs
other international programs
Economic Development
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